Morton Salt Event Venue
Under the leadership of Blue Star Properties and R2 Companies, an adaptive reuse is proposed for the former Morton Salt warehousing and packaging facility to provide a combination of office, bar/restaurant, and special event uses.
The subject site is located in the heart of the North Branch Industrial Modernization Corridor, which was recently subjected to a rezoning effort by the City of Chicago to allow mixed-use development in this historically industrial neighborhood. In support of this redevelopment’s needs during the typical weekday commuter periods and during special events in the evening, TYLin devised a detailed methodology for assessing the mode split, routing patterns, and transportation impact of the project.
Recommendations identified in this study included a suggested staging area for taxis and rideshare vehicles, use of geofencing to reinforce that staging area, and other traffic management strategies to employ during special events. Additionally, improved pedestrian amenities and the installation of a new traffic signal at Elston Avenue/Magnolia Avenue/Blackhawk Avenue were recommended.
This project was approved by the City of Chicago in early 2021, and TYLin continues to support the project in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation for potential improvements along nearby North Avenue.
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